Preparing to TTC in 2022 Part 2

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Wow can't believe we've filled a thread! Looking forward to continuing to follow everyone's TTC journey! Here's hoping for our first BFPs!

January
@Worryant #2 (38)
@OCM19 #2 (31)
@Bear486 #1
@Cavylady #1 (33)

February
@Nyxxie #1 (34)
@QueenBee22 #2 (31)
@lj2022 #1 (27)
@Trixie22 #3 (25)
@FourOclock #3 (32)
@MrsGrealish
@PinkButtercups

March
@Cheekypeach #2 (29)
@hevann #1 (35)
@Gizzy93 #1 (29)
@DanceWithYourBalloon #3 (37)

April
@HippeePrincess #3 (34)
@Dreamingof3 #3 (34)
@Jennifer89 #1 (32)
@Babyjellyfish #2
@tryingtryinggone #2 (27)
@LucyLoopyLu #1 (33)
@PrettyPolly92 #1
@tropicana1 #1

May
WingingIt09 #3 (30)
@Notjustafurmum #1 (28)
@Vasectomyreversalhopeful #2 (33)
@Summerbreeze111 #1 (31)
@Amber17 #1 (33)
@Springblooms08 #1 (29)
@BellaNutella88 #2
@Superstorefan123 #1
@Duckandsarah #2

June
@BlueberryMacaron #1 (30)
@DanisEndo #1 (26)
@Sunshine0987 #1 (30)

July
@NarnieJoy #1 (25)

August

September
@NotARegularMum #1 (32)

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@Worryant I'm so sorry to hear you had a scare today! Hoping the scan has helped you a little bit I can only imagine how anxious you must be feeling. Hope you're taking it easy for a few days to try feel better after what must have been a tough day

@Worryant yes for the heartbeat! Thats amazing how many weeks are you? I'm sorry you're still feeling anxious it seems the anxiety never stops and that is every part of being a mum! But baby is doing fine in the here and now and thats amazing.

@Worryant sorry to hear about your day :( glad to hear everything is ok!

@Worryant oh no! Thank god everything is OK, that must have been so nerve-wracking. Hopefully you can take it easy for the next few days, sending lots of good vibes your way

Oh @Worryant what a worrying time for you. So pleased you heard the heartbeat though! How are you doing today?

I am struggling so much at the moment. I was doing okay and then yesterday I had to lay down for the whole day, could barely concentrate on anything. I have the kids at home all day today so hoping today is an easier day.

Thanks so much everyone. This is such a lovely group. @Nypie I’m 6+4 from dates but measurements yesterday put me at 5+6, this would exactly fit when my opk had me ovulating so actually reassuring it’s measuring smaller as it matches my dates.
Sorry to hear you’re having a rough time @FourOclock - is your sickness getting very bad? Have you had it in previous pregnancies? X

I haven't actually been sick yet but the nausea is unreal, I can barely stomach anything now which is why I just want to lay down and sleep so much. I had awful sickness with my first all the way through but my second wasn't too bad at all really

@PrettyPolly92 sounds promising if your dh talks about when you have kids. Why do you think he might not be ready?
I have noticed that I prepare more e.g. already looking up baby items to buy etc more than dh but then I wonder if that is just a typical men thing, they generally aren't as organised. I have also heard that men can't fully visualise being a father until it happens.
Me and dh most likely will ttc from May now instead of April as he has eye operation due in April. But I am even wondering we have trip to Germany planned in July and worried will feel unwell is pregnant and also his brother in law's wedding in October so wouldn't them to feel baby news is distracting if we are pregnant before then.
It'a difficult because stuff always comes up in life so when is perfect time too ttc. Not sure can ever be a perfect time lol.

AF turned up this morning so my cycle reduced from 77 to 69 days lol.

OH is hesitant to TTC this cycle since the due date would be right between Christmas and New Year, but we wouldn't be unhappy if it happened either so I guess we're NTNP for this cycle.

@Worryant aw thank you for the support it means a lot. I'm trying to think about all the things I have right now which is a lot. You heard a heartbeat at 5 +6! What a strong bubba have everything crossed for this little one can't wait to be a cyber aunt! 😂😂

@Worryant sorry to hear that. Hope everything is ok?

@Worryant sorry to hear you had a scare, but very reassuring your EPU were able to find the heartbeat. Sending lots of hugs xx

@Worryant I'm sorry to hear you had a scare. So glad everything is ok & you got to hear bubbas heartbeat. Lots of virtual hugs & to @FourOclock hope your nausea passes quickly. xx

I am 12 DPO (first postpartum ovulation) and just started spotting today (first postpartum period).

We are officially on for TTC in April!

@babyjellyfish that’s great news, you must be so relieved 😌

I feel a bit anxious today. It’s my second cycle of not knowing if I’m ovulating or not. I’m using a different brand of OPK from last month so am getting a bit worried. DH is being very supportive but I just hate this feeling of uncertainty. I know it’s not been long on the TTC journey and that doesn’t bother me, I just worry about secondary infertility.

@OCM19 Thanks, I'm just glad everything is starting up again.

Feeling surprisingly good about TTC again, even though last time it was an absolute horror show.

@Jennifer89 you sound like me and my partner
I don’t think there is a right time. There will always be a holiday or an event. Or Covid! Unless it was a massive life change, I’d just stay the course.

@OCM19 it's not a cheap option compared to buying OPK's, but I can recommend the Medicheck test to see if you've ovulated (think it's called the Progesterone Ovulation Test), around £30... I wasn't sure if I ovulated (never have been sure and spent so long without periods due to BC) so to put my mind at rest I ordered that. This confirmed I had ovulated, which made me feel SO much better!!

Also as of this morning I've had a BFP at 13DPO

@Worryant @FourOclock hope you're both doing OK..

@alwaysseeingstars is this our 3rd BFP?? Congratulations fingers tightly crossed for your bean. Remind me of your journey pleasee I have a brain like a goldfish.

And good luck @babyjellyfish

Seems we all have infertility worries I'm trying not to go there just will try to be as healthy and stress free as possible

@alwaysseeingstars congratulations! Let us know what early symptoms you had/did you know?? Or was it a total surprise??

Thanks guys, I'm excited but really nervous it's not going to last for some reason...!
We've been TTC #1 for 2 months, I've always had irregular cycles and had been warned about issues with my fallopian tubes after a few operations. That's probably the main reason I'm nervous, but also know chemicals are v v common!!

Symptoms-wise... TMI but I was SO gassy on 4 and 5 DPO! Really disgustingly so haha! Then since 8DPO I've constantly had that feeling of being lightly feverish, and my face/chest are v warm to touch. The thing that made me wonder is that I'm normally addicted to coffee (decaf for 2 months but just love the taste of it) and the past 2 days I simply haven't wanted it! Not because of feeling icky from it, just purely not had the desire to drink it - I'm usually a 6-8 cups a day girl!!
Had what I thought were 2 evaps yesterday on CB's (within the timeframe but really thin line, slightly to the left) but with not wanting coffee again this am I thought I'd use a digital so don't always assume they're evaps, there's still a chance!

Congratulations @alwaysseeingstars !!! Wonderful news. Xx

Congratulations @alwaysseeingstars!! Lovely news!

Thank you both! Congrats to you too

14th November